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Gu J, Wang P, Chow SC, Dempsey K, Bermejo S, Swaminathan A, Soskis A, Fried J, Kloefkorn C, Jones C, Cox CE. An App Platform-Facilitated Collaborative Palliative Care Intervention for Outpatients With Interstitial Lung Disease: A Pilot Randomized Trial. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2024:10499091241275966. [PMID: 39158903 DOI: 10.1177/10499091241275966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Rationale: Outpatients with interstitial lung disease often experience serious symptoms, yet infrequently receive palliative care. Objective: To determine the feasibility and clinical impact of a mobile application (PCplanner) in an outpatient setting. Methods: We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial among adults with interstitial lung disease in a single-center academic clinic. Clinical outcomes included change in Needs at the End-of-Life Screening Tool (NEST) scale between baseline and 3 months as well as frequency of advance care planning discussions and referrals to palliative care services. Results: Observed feasibility outcomes were similar to targeted benchmarks including randomization rates (82.1% vs 80%) and retention (84.8% vs 80%). Mean NEST scores between the intervention and control group were 38.9 (SD, 18.9) vs 41.5 (SD, 20.5) at baseline, 34.6 (SD, 18.9) vs 33.6 (SD, 19.4) at 1 month after clinic visit, 40.5 (SD, 21.6) vs 35.3 (SD, 25.0) at 3 months after clinic visit. Changes in NEST scores between baseline and 3 months showed no difference in the primary outcome (P = 0.481, 95% CI [-8.45, 17.62]). Conclusion: Among patients with interstitial lung disease, a mobile app designed to focus patients and clinicians on palliative care principles demonstrated evidence of feasibility. Although changes in self-reported needs were similar between intervention and control groups, more patients in the intervention group updated their advance directives and code status compared to the control group. Clinical Trial Registration: Palliative Care Planner (PCplanner) NCT05095363. https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05095363.
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- Jessie Gu
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Palliative Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Bramhill C, Langan D, Mulryan H, Eustace-Cook J, Russell AM, Brady AM. A scoping review of the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297832. [PMID: 38354191 PMCID: PMC10866483 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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AIMS Patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have a high symptom burden and numerous needs that remain largely unaddressed despite advances in available treatment options. There is a need to comprehensively identify patients' needs and create opportunities to address them. This scoping review aimed to synthesise the available evidence and identify gaps in the literature regarding the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with IPF. METHODS The protocol for the review was registered with Open Science Framework (DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/SY4KM). A systematic search was performed in March 2022, in CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, PsychInfo, Web of Science Core Collection and ASSIA Applied Social Science Index. A comprehensive review of grey literature was also completed. Inclusion criteria included patients diagnosed with IPF and date range 2011-2022. A range of review types were included. Data was extracted using a data extraction form. Data was analysed using descriptive and thematic analysis. A total of 884 citations were reviewed. Ethical approval was not required. RESULTS 52 citations were selected for final inclusion. Five themes were identified: 1.) psychological impact of an IPF diagnosis. 2.) adequate information and education: at the right time and in the right way. 3.) high symptom burden support needs. 4.) referral to palliative care and advance care planning (ACP). 5.) health service provision-a systems approach. CONCLUSION This review highlights the myriad of needs patients with IPF have and highlights the urgent need for a systems approach to care, underpinned by an appropriately resourced multi-disciplinary team. The range of needs experienced by patients with IPF are broad and varied and require a holistic approach to care including targeted research, coupled with the continuing development of patient-focused services and establishment of clinical care programmes.
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- Carita Bramhill
- Trinity Centre for Practice & Innovation, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Respiratory Department, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- Respiratory Department, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences (MDS) University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Trinity Centre for Practice & Innovation, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Bramhill C, Langan D, Mulryan H, Eustace-Cook J, Russell AM, Brady AM. Exploration of the unmet needs of patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e070513. [PMID: 37130693 PMCID: PMC10163457 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-070513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Interstitial lung diseases consist of a range of lung disorders, the most prevalent being idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a chronic, progressive disease, resulting in loss of lung function and potentially significant impacts on quality of life. There is an increasing need to address unmet needs in this population as there is evidence that unmet needs may impact quality of life and health outcomes. The key objective of this scoping review is to define the unmet needs of patients living with a diagnosis of IPF and to identify gaps in the literature relating to unmet needs. Findings will inform the development of services and the introduction of patient-centred clinical care guidelines for IPF. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This scoping review is guided by the methodological framework for conducting scoping reviews developed by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist is used for guidance. The following databases will be searched: CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Embase and ASSIA and include a comprehensive grey literature search. The review will report on adult patients >18 with a diagnosis of IPF or pulmonary fibrosis and be limited to publications from 2011 onwards, with no language restrictions applied. Two independent reviewers will screen articles in consecutive stages for relevance against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data will be extracted using a predefined data extraction form and analysed using descriptive and thematic analysis. Findings will be presented in tabular form, coupled with a narrative summary of the evidence. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval is not required for this scoping review protocol. We will disseminate our findings using traditional approaches that include open access peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
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- Carita Bramhill
- Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Respiratory, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Respiratory, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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